Fiber types and fabric structures influence on weft knitted fabrics
Md Saiful Hoque1, Md Jakir Hossain2, Md Mahbubur Rahman2
1Department of Textile Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh.
Heliyon
|June 20, 2022
Summary
Fiber type and fabric structure significantly impact weft knitted fabric properties. Polyester excels in strength and resistance, while wicking depends on both fiber and structure interactions.
Area of Science:
- Textile Science
- Materials Science
- Physical Properties of Fabrics
Background:
- Weft knitted fabric properties are influenced by fiber composition and structural design.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for optimizing fabric performance in various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of different fiber types (cotton, viscose, polyester) and fabric structures (plain, single lacoste, double lacoste) on the physical properties of weft knitted fabrics.
- To analyze bursting strength, wicking behavior, pilling, and abrasion resistance.
Main Methods:
- Production of nine weft knitted fabrics using 100% cotton, viscose, and polyester fibers in three distinct single jersey structures.
- Maintained constant production parameters (feeders, machine diameter, needle gauge, stitch length) to isolate fiber and structure effects.
- Statistical analysis using factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) and simple main effect analysis.
Main Results:
- Polyester fiber demonstrated superior bursting strength, abrasion resistance, and pilling resistance, largely independent of the fabric structures tested.
- Wicking behavior was significantly influenced by the combined effects of both fiber type and fabric structure.
- Areal density and extensibility were identified as potential contributing factors to the observed properties.
Conclusions:
- Both fiber type and fabric structure are critical determinants of weft knitted fabric physical properties.
- Polyester is recommended for applications requiring high mechanical strength and durability.
- Further research into the interplay of fiber, structure, areal density, and extensibility is warranted for comprehensive fabric design.
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